WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (NYSEARCA:DFJ) Short Interest Update

WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (NYSEARCA:DFJ) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in the month of February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 391,848 shares, a growth of 87.1% from the February 12th total of 209,458 shares. Currently, 11.2% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 33,729 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 11.6 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 33,729 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 11.6 days. Currently, 11.2% of the shares of the company are short sold.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its stake in WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund by 171.5% in the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 543 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $52,000 after buying an additional 343 shares during the last quarter. 3EDGE Asset Management LP raised its holdings in WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund by 2.9% in the 4th quarter. 3EDGE Asset Management LP now owns 4,671 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $450,000 after acquiring an additional 131 shares during the period. Walkner Condon Financial Advisors LLC lifted its position in WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund by 10.6% during the fourth quarter. Walkner Condon Financial Advisors LLC now owns 2,457 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $237,000 after acquiring an additional 236 shares during the last quarter. Maridea Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund by 47.9% during the fourth quarter. Maridea Wealth Management LLC now owns 8,484 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $817,000 after acquiring an additional 2,746 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Nkcfo LLC bought a new stake in shares of WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund during the third quarter worth approximately $1,970,000.

WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund Trading Down 2.4%

Shares of NYSEARCA DFJ opened at $101.06 on Friday. WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund has a 12 month low of $70.04 and a 12 month high of $113.22. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $104.58 and a 200-day moving average of $97.83. The company has a market capitalization of $353.71 million, a P/E ratio of 11.40 and a beta of 0.42.

About WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund

WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (the Fund) seeks investment results that closely correspond to the price and yield performance of the WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Index (the Index). The Index measures the performance of dividend paying small-capitalization companies in Japan. After the 300 largest companies have been removed from the WisdomTree Japan Dividend Index, the remaining companies are chosen for inclusion in the Index. Companies are weighted in the Index based on annual cash dividends paid.